Micah “The Warrior” Reed’s Party by DeQuarian Wilkerson
DeQuarian Wilkerson is a student at SSISD Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their efforts. On December 5th, 2015 Micah’s 13th birthday was held. It was at the ROC from 2pm to 4pm. Micah Reed will always be remembered here at Sulphur Springs Middle School. If you don’t know who Micah is he was a boy at our school Sulphur Springs Middle School who died of cancer...
Duct Tape and Back to Work; Man to be Charged With Assault of a Peace Officer
A piece of duct tape borrowed from the fire department first responders at the scene and it was back to work for Hopkins County Deputy Koby Hume Thursday night after he and others responded to a call on County Road 1174. A man was threatening to kill himself at a residence on the county road. When officers arrived, the man began firing his weapon at them. One of the bullets went through the windshield of a patrol vehicle and another...
Unreachable February 8th? Civic Center and AgriLife Extension Office
On Monday, February 8, (and worst-case scenario, Tuesday and Wednesday) the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will not be accessible by phone or internet due to work being done on the system. According to Johanna Hicks with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, individuals needing assistance are welcome to drop by in person and the staff will accommodate their requests. ...
Animal of the Week: Katie
Katie is 2-3 month old Pit Bull mix. She has been at the Animal Shelter for less than a month and is currently up to date on all of her shots. “She is an owner give-up from January 13,” Animal Shelter Officer Barbi Blanch said. “The owner who adopted her wanted a short-haired, female dog that was going to be small. When he found out she was a Pit mix and not going to stay that small, he brought her in to us.”...
No Phone Service to Civic Center or AgriLife Extension Office Monday
On Monday, February 8, (and worst-case scenario, Tuesday and Wednesday) the Hopkins County Regional Civic Center and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office will not be accessible by phone or internet due to work being done on the system. According to Johanna Hicks with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, individuals needing assistance are welcome to drop by in person and the staff will accommodate their requests.
Coach Futch by Brenden Lynn
Brendon Lynn is a student at the Sulphur Springs Middle School. KSST supports the efforts of all students interested in journalism, and is proud to publish their work. There are all kinds of coaches here in Sulphur Springs, Texas that we see each day. Each of these coaches have their own unique personalities. Well, there is at least one of these coaches that has chosen to make his new home here in Wildcat country; and, we are...
Saltillo Lions Homecoming on February 5
This is Homecoming and Senior Week at Saltillo ISD. The Homecoming Court will be presented during Halftime of the Lady Lions Varsity game. There are 8 Queen’s nominees who are all Seniors. Seated L to R – Duchesses, Jr. Ana Gallegos, Sophomore Jordan Sustaire and Freshman Lindsay Butler. Standing are Jacie Thompson, Kortne Wilson, Malori Hogue, Haylee Clover, Paula Boekhorst, Kendall Hayley, Mason McGill and Katy Perea....
Four Transferred to Prison
Perry Jeff Yates, 31, Stanton Wayne Yates, 30, Patrick Wayne McMahan, 31, and Cody Scott Shaw, 27, were transferred to the Texas Department of Corrections Thursday morning according to Sheriff Butch Adams. Adams stated that the four were first transferred to Hunt County where they were placed on a bus for the trip to Huntsville. The Yates brothers worked together in burglarizing several in Hopkins County and the Collin County area....
Sulphur Bluff Homecoming Royalty
2016 Sulphur Bluff Basketball Homecoming Royalty were selected on January 29 in Bears Gym. Kindergarten Crown Bearers are Coda Cockrell and Evan Dugnolle, Prince and Princess are Alley Collett and Montana Hurley, Duke and Duchess are Madison Goodwin and David Rosas, and Homecoming King and Queen are Tori Dorner and Cody Vance.
